This will be my first of many posts in this forum because I'm excited about getting my first Hobie! As opposite as these two crafts are, I'm considering either an AI, or a Bravo.
When researching the AI, it seems many people have a garage hoisting system in place. When researching the Bravo, I only find pictures of it being stored on a trailer, or something resembling sawhorses. There seems to be no concern for hull deformation that I keep reading about with the AI.
My question is - can the Bravo be hoisted like the kayaks? Or is it just too heavy?
My garage space is small at 19' 4" x 19' 6" (with the garage door closed), and with 1 car parked inside. I would have to drive to any body of water (central florida - but close to 100s of lakes), and I live in a cookie cutter community where I would not be able to store a boat outside.
In my head, I envision a hoisted Bravo and a trailer tilted on it's side against the garage wall. But I don't know how realistic or safe that would be.
I'm currently leaning more to the AI, but I would love to sail out on a Bravo! I need to consider all options.
Thanks! cameron
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